Keanu Reeves is widely recognized as a superstar who appears on set in his sharp suits, prepared to take on a group of adversaries without any weapons, using only a pencil for rescue (if you catch the reference). He is typically associated with big-budget films, and his recent filmography certainly supports this perception. However, surprisingly, this is not always the case. Reeves has also starred in some of the most subtle and beloved independent films. One such example is Henry’s Crime, which was released in 2010 and has recently regained attention thanks to Lionsgate Play.
Keanu Reeves, James Caan, and Vera Farmiga star in the leading roles of Henry’s Crime, making it one of the most distinctive Keanu films in the realm of cinema today. This movie encompasses elements of a thriller, a love story, a tragic narrative, and much more. Interestingly, it is currently being prepared for a fresh release on streaming platforms in India. Lionsgate Play has recently announced its plans to reintroduce the film on its platform, and the following details provide insight into what to expect. Lionsgate Play has been diligently sourcing movies and series from various regions. Henry’s Crime has recently been included in the list of upcoming movies, alongside Room, Arcadian, Devotion, Blood for Dust, and American Hustle. While the release date is still unknown, it is likely that the film will not be available on the platform in July but will instead be released in August 2024.
Henry’s Crime, released in 2010, is a captivating topic. Directed by Malcolm Venville, the film follows the story of a man who is wrongly convicted of a bank robbery and serves time in prison. Upon his release, he decides to actually commit the crime. However, a surprising twist occurs when he falls in love, leaving him with no way out. According to Collider, when discussing the process of creating a film like this in 2010, Keanu Reeves stated, “Yes. About seven years ago, I made the decision to attempt to develop my own material, and now here we are in 2010. We made this film in 2009, had a script, tried to secure funding, and went the independent route. For me, it wasn’t a matter of circumstance but rather an attempt to find another method of performing and obtaining material. In this ‘new environment,’ there is no domestic distribution. That’s part of what it means to be an independent film. Sometimes you can be picked up by Sony or Fox Searchlight. Other times, they make films, but not always. I don’t know, to me, it’s just another way of making a movie.”
